Lifestyle
15 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local
Winning $9.8 million lottery ticket sold in Groton
On May 2, a winning NY LOTTO jackpot ticket valued at $9.8 million was sold at the Speedway on Main Street, according to New York State Lottery officials.
1 day ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local
2026 Slope Day traffic impacts
The parking lot at Willard Straight Hall shut down at 10 p.m. on May 3 and will reopen at 7:30 a.m. on May 7, among other Slope Day traffic adjustments.
4 days ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local
Apalachin Library to host ‘Star Wars’ celebration
A Star Wars celebration is coming up ahead of May the Fourth on Saturday, May 2nd.
4 days ago in Business, Community, Environment, Lifestyle, Local, Regional
Court rules lawsuit against TeraWulf, Lansing ZBA can move forward
A Tompkins County Supreme Court Judge has affirmed the right to challenge the Lansing Zoning Board of Appeals’ (ZBA) classification of a proposed data center as a permissible land use.
5 days ago in Lifestyle
Money Happens: What to do when becoming a homeowner feels out of reach
Anxiety about the possibility of never being able to own a house can make some people give up on organizing their finances altogether, says John Hankins, a certified financial therapist. If you hope to buy a house in the future but don't know where to start, here are some expert tips for you
6 days ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local
Village of Candor issues boil water advisory
On April 29, the advisory was issued after "inadequate disinfection" for drinking water was found during routine monitoring.
6 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Stir well, slap lightly. Tips for making a mint julep worthy of the Kentucky Derby
Horses are poised, bets are on, hats are at the ready and the bourbon is standing by, ready to be poured into thousands of mint julep cocktails. It must be Kentucky Derby weekend.
Sports
14 hours ago in Sports
Two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal to have elbow surgery to remove loose bodies
Two-time American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal will have surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow after being scratched from Monday's start against the Boston Red Sox.
20 hours ago in Sports
Jury selection begins in former Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs’ assault trial
Jury selection began Monday in the assault trial of former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs in connection with a heated dispute he had with his private chef.
20 hours ago in Sports
Allen ties playoff career high with 22 points as Cavaliers beat Raptors 114-102 to advance
Jarrett Allen tied his playoff career high with 22 points and grabbed 19 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 114-102 victory over the Toronto Raptors in Game 7 of their series Sunday night.
20 hours ago in Sports
Cunningham and Harris help Pistons finish comeback for first playoff series win in 18 years
Cade Cunningham had 32 points and 12 assists, Tobias Harris added 30 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 116-94 in Game 7 on Sunday to win a playoff series for the first time in 18 years.
24 hours ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports
TC3 baseball ends season strong
On Sunday, the Panthers won both games of a doubleheader against Erie.
20-year-old Ithaca football player makes history as Newfield varsity boys basketball head coach
Andrew Mendel, a junior football player at Ithaca College, has made history as the youngest head coach in New York State history.
4 days ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports
Cornell to host Ivy League men’s lacrosse tournament
The Ivy League men’s lacrosse tournament begins today at Schoellkopf Field at 4 p.m.
4 days ago in Sports
Jaden McDaniels and the feisty Timberwolves oust the Nuggets and move on to meet the Spurs
The Minnesota Timberwolves had plenty of lulls during the regular season, seemingly coasting at times while struggling to recapture the form that fueled them to consecutive Western Conference finals appearances over the last two years.
National
4 days ago in National
Redistricting battle intensifies in states after US Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act
A Supreme Court decision striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana has amplified an already intense national redistricting battle by providing Republican officials in several states new grounds to redraw voting districts.
6 days ago in National
US infant formula supply is ‘safe,’ FDA says after looking for potential contaminants
A new analysis of chemicals in U.S. infant formula found reassuringly low levels of heavy metals, pesticides and other potential contaminants, federal health officials said Wednesday.
6 days ago in National
Hegseth will go before Congress for the first time since the Iran war started
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from lawmakers Wednesday for the first time since the Trump administration went to war with Iran, a decision that Democrats say has led to a costly conflict of choice waged without congressional approval.
1 week ago in National
Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents’ dinner shooting
The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner with guns and knives was charged Monday with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump as federal authorities suggested an attack that disrupted one of Washington's glitziest events had been planned for at least several weeks.
1 week ago in National
Accused attacker at Washington media dinner is a tutor and computer engineer from California
The California man arrested in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner is a highly educated tutor and amateur video game developer opposed to the policies of President Donald Trump.
1 week ago in National
Tornadoes in northern Texas leave at least 2 dead and destroy multiple homes
A tornado-producing thunderstorm left at least two people dead in northern Texas and displaced at least 20 families, with many homes sustaining major damage, authorities said Sunday.
2 weeks ago in National
A violent tornado tears through Oklahoma town, damaging 40 homes but sparing lives
Raeann Hunt scrambled to her cellar as a tornado bore down on her Oklahoma community. "It is headed right for us," she recalled thinking, as she peeked outside, unable to contain her curiosity.
2 weeks ago in National
US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K Polymarket bet on Maduro raid
A U.S. special forces soldier involved in the military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been charged with using classified information about the mission to win more than $400,000 in an online betting market, federal officials announced Thursday.
Local News from 607NewsNow
49 minutes ago in Community, Environment, Local
Newfield seeks septic contractor
NEWFIELD, NY (607NewsNow) — Newfield is opening bids for septic service. Officials say 30 commercial properties in the town’s sewer…
53 minutes ago in Community, Education, Local
Lansing school district budget includes ‘reductions through attrition,’ official says
LANSING, NY (607NewsNow) — The Lansing Central School District is looking at a challenging budget year. Kate Heath, Assistant Superintendent…
Trumansburg man charged with attempted grand larceny
ULYSSES, NY (607NewsNow) – A Trumansburg man awaits his day in court. On April 19, the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office…
14 hours ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Local
Health officials seek info about dog bite in Ithaca
The TCWH Environmental Health Division is trying to locate a dog that bit someone on May 2 on an open field across from Ithaca College's Emerson Hall.
14 hours ago in Crime, Local, Regional
Glennon sentenced for 2023 murder of Ithaca man
The third person charged with the abduction and killing of Ithaca man Thomas Rath in 2023 has been sentenced.
Entertainment
14 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency due to health issues: ‘Everything I have is treatable’
Dolly Parton has canceled her previously postponed Las Vegas residency due to health challenges that leave her feeling "swimmy headed" — but has assured fans her ailments are treatable.
14 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have ended their ‘It Ends With Us’ dispute in a settlement
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have agreed to end their legal battle over the acrimonious production of their 2024 film "It Ends With Us."
20 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Met Gala guests from Beyoncé to Nicole Kidman set to flaunt fashion as art
From beyond the museum walls Monday, works of art will move and take shape as the glitterati of guests from Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman to Venus Williams will fashionably ascend the Metropolitan Museum of Art's steps and exhibit their creative interpretations of this year's dress code, "Fashion is art."
23 hours ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Food & Music, Local
Ithaca College Symphony Orchestra to perform ‘West Side Story’
The Ithaca College Symphony Orchestra will perform West Side Story tonight at 8:15 p.m.
24 hours ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports
TC3 baseball ends season strong
On Sunday, the Panthers won both games of a doubleheader against Erie.
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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have ended their ‘It Ends With Us’ dispute in a settlement
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Met Gala guests from Beyoncé to Nicole Kidman set to flaunt fashion as art
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5 days ago in Sports, Trending
Lindsey Vonn tells the AP she is not yet in position emotionally to decide if she will race again
Lindsey Vonn is still recovering physically and emotionally from her frightening crash at the Winter Olympics. For now, the tough decisions about the future can wait.





